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Beverly Hills Art Show, October 17-18, 2026, free weekend of paintings, sculptures, food trucks

The city’s free Fall Art Show returns Oct. 17-18 in Beverly Gardens Park, featuring over 245 artists across four garden blocks and a wine-and-beer garden with live music and gourmet food trucks

VIBES NEWS DESK·📅 PUBLISHED SEP 07 · 6:15 PM PT·UPDATED SEP 07 · 6:15 PM PT·2 MIN READCommunity
Beverly Hills Art Show, October 17-18, 2026, free weekend of paintings, sculptures, food trucks
📸 PHOTO VIA CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

The Beverly Hills Art Show will open its doors on Saturday, Oct. 17, and close on Sunday, Oct. 18, offering a rain-or-shine, free-admission experience from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Division, the biannual event occupies four garden blocks in the heart of Beverly Hills and stretches along Santa Monica Boulevard from Beverly Drive to Crescent Drive, with additional space from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive.

More than 245 creators will present original works in painting, sculpture, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and printmaking. All pieces are displayed by the artists themselves, ranging from traditional to contemporary styles, and are available for purchase directly from the makers.

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Artistic lineup and venues

According to the city’s official event page, the Fall Art Show will showcase the work of 250 artists drawn from California, other U.S. states and international locations. The exhibition includes a full spectrum of fine-arts and crafts, with each artist representing a single category such as ceramics, 2-D mixed media, or digital art, and all works must be original and under four years old.

The show is anchored in Beverly Gardens Park and spills onto four contiguous blocks of Santa Monica Boulevard. The official prospectus notes that the display runs from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive, while the NoHo Arts District report adds that the venue stretches from Beverly Drive to Crescent Drive, providing ample pedestrian flow for visitors.

Beyond the galleries, the event features live music, artist demonstrations, children’s activities, and several community exhibits. The city’s description highlights a Wine and Beer Garden where visitors can enjoy refreshments while watching the performances, creating a festive atmosphere that blends visual art with interactive experiences.

At a Glance
DATESOctober 17–18, 2026
LOCATIONSanta Monica Boulevard from Beverly Drive to Crescent Drive (Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive)
ARTISTSover 245 (250 reported) artists
HOURS10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days
ADMISSIONfree
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Eats and entertainment

A central attraction of the weekend is the Wine and Beer Garden, which offers a curated selection of local wines and craft beers alongside live musical sets. This garden serves as a social hub where art lovers can mingle, and the city’s announcement confirms that the garden operates during the same 10 a.m.–5 p.m. hours as the exhibition.

Gourmet food trucks line the perimeter of the park, providing a rotating menu of upscale street fare. While the sources do not list specific cuisines, they emphasize that the trucks are part of the “gourmet food truck” offering, adding culinary variety to the visual feast.

Parking is designed to be convenient for weekend crowds. The NoHo Arts District article points readers to a city-maintained map of public parking structures located directly across from the show grounds and in nearby garages. The map is available at https://www.beverlyhills.org/1272/Art-Show-Parking, ensuring that visitors can plan their arrival without the typical downtown parking scramble.

🤙 Curator’s Note

For Los Angeles residents, the Art Show is a rare free-entry cultural sprint that packs a city-wide roster of creators into a walkable four-block stretch. It not only spotlights emerging talent but also offers a weekend of live music, family-friendly activities, and gourmet street food, making it a perfect low-cost outing for families, collectors, and anyone looking to soak up Beverly Hills’ creative pulse without the price tag of a gallery opening.

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